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Semarri Woollery

Walsall,West Midlands

Summary

I am an energetic, self-motivated and focused individual. I aspire to work within the leisure or hospitality industry at management level. Respectfully achieving a qualification in (CIM) Chartered Institute of Management, I can demonstrate my skills within this industry, to further your company with my strong organisational and motivational skills. I am able to demonstrate a strong team work ethic with a can-do attitude, proven professionalism and excellent customer service qualities. I am able to work well in a team and unsupervised using my own initiative. I am up to date with current trends that are affecting the industry and able to adhere to all health and safety regulations and risk assessments. Aswell as this, I hold a BA honour in Sports Management, and I have continued my studies with aim to achieve a Masters in Sports Management. I have recent experience working for companies such as Holiday Inn Express and Spears Worldwide Security where responsibilities included being responsible for events held at in house and external functions suites, delivering a high level of food and beverages, the setting up and delivery of conference and banqueting events and the co-ordination of staff. I am customer service driven and will endeavour uphold company reputation to that of a high standard. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Steward

Wolverhampton Fc/ Aston Villa Fc, Spears Worldwide Security
Dudley
12.2017 - Current

Crowd Management

  • Preparing spectators for events, via crowd control and safety, monitoring and dealing crowd problems and emergencies
  • Ensuring all health and safety legislations are followed.
  • Reported incidents to security team for resolution.
  • Enforced social distancing measures to protect guest safety.
  • Delivered smooth events with proactive crowd and traffic control.
  • Interacted with guests and staff to build rapport.
  • De-escalated and resolved conflicts with firm and professional style.
  • Welcomed attendees and promptly resolved queries.

Customer Sales and Service Agent

Countrywide Surveyors
Derby, West Midlands
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Negotiated and used persuasive skills to overcome objections.
  • Handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions and recommending alternatives.
  • Utilised computer to handle high incoming call volumes.
  • Took calls and escalated complex inquiries to appropriate members of staff.
  • Passed customer feedback to sales or product teams to make improvements on company offerings.
  • Educated clients on benefits and features of company products.

Customer Service Agent

Novacroft
London, ENG
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Working from home making inbound and outbound calls, responding to emails and data input, working with a variety of different clientele
  • Speaking with members of the public dealing with a range of enquires and situations.
  • Acted as first point of contact for customer issues and queries.
  • Logged customer information and data in secure systems, maintaining GDPR compliance.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints in line with company guidelines and within target timeframes.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Registered and updated accurate customer information on database.

F & B/ Guest Service Assistant

Holiday Inn Express Walsall
Walsall, West Midlands
02.2017 - 09.2021
  • Providing outstanding customer service, displaying positive attitude to achieve IHG goals
  • Having a good eye for detail and ensuring all customers enjoy their stay at the hotel
  • Directly line managing four members of staff as well as holding responsibility for creating the staff rotas.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Customer Assistant and Merchandiser

Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Wolverhampton, WLV
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • Working with a variety of social events and parties, serving drinks and bar snacks, while giving excellent customer service
  • Cash handling, cleaning duties and selling merchandise for third parties
  • Working with different teams to ensure customers have a good night at each event, working within a fast-pasted environment.

Social Media Activator

Wolverhampton University Institute of Sport
02.2017 - 07.2017
  • Highlighting Social Sport within the University using social media platforms and publicizing around the University to create more inclusion of all sports and sporting events
  • Working alongside Sport England and University staff
  • Hosting events that promote initiatives within the University or alongside charities.

Promotional Spokesperson

Grain Store
Wolverhampton
11.2016 - 07.2017
  • Meeting current and potential clients to engage in themed nights, offering the promotions, and an enhanced experience
  • Working with a variety of different people and provide promotional events and drinks deals
  • Commission based and working to tight deadlines.

Referee

Leisure leagues
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Where necessary inspect the pitch, making sure all equipment like goalposts and nets are safety
  • Checking all the pre-equipment such as stopwatches cards are in good working order, meeting middle managers to check change of players or substitutes
  • Follow all rules of play and give accurate decisions, control players behaviours on the pitch and coaching staff on the sidelines.
  • Applied consistent rules to both teams to promote fair play.
  • Utilised up-to-date rules and regulations knowledge to judge competitions.

Experienced Customer Advisor

William Hill
Darlaston
08.2015 - 07.2017
  • Engage and interact with customers through in-depth knowledge and legislation of the betting industry
  • Cash handling, opening and closing shops working with small teams
  • Maintain clean and tidy working environment through effective merchandising and housekeeping

Education

Masters - Sports Management

University of Coventry
Coventry

Bachelor of Arts (hons) - Sports Management

University of Wolverhampton
09.2019

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Data Analytics

Niyo Enterprise
Birmingham
03.2022

Skills

  • Effective people management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in conference and events at a supervisory level
  • Dealing with conflict and managing challenging behaviour
  • First Aid at work
  • FA coaching players with disabilities
  • Understanding stewarding at spectator events
  • Counter-terrorism understanding
  • Anti-terrorism strategies
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Excellent Communication
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Construction project expertise

Interests

Hobbies and Interests , I enjoy travelling the world and exploring new places. I also enjoy watching films and spending time with my family.

Work availability

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Timeline

Customer Sales and Service Agent

Countrywide Surveyors
10.2021 - 07.2023

Customer Service Agent

Novacroft
01.2021 - 09.2021

Steward

Wolverhampton Fc/ Aston Villa Fc, Spears Worldwide Security
12.2017 - Current

Customer Assistant and Merchandiser

Wolverhampton Civic Hall
09.2017 - 01.2018

F & B/ Guest Service Assistant

Holiday Inn Express Walsall
02.2017 - 09.2021

Social Media Activator

Wolverhampton University Institute of Sport
02.2017 - 07.2017

Promotional Spokesperson

Grain Store
11.2016 - 07.2017

Referee

Leisure leagues
07.2016 - 07.2017

Experienced Customer Advisor

William Hill
08.2015 - 07.2017

Masters - Sports Management

University of Coventry

Bachelor of Arts (hons) - Sports Management

University of Wolverhampton

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City of Wolverhampton College

Our Lady And Chads Wolverhampton

Data Analytics

Niyo Enterprise
Semarri Woollery